TSX vs IS300...results AFTER my test drives of both...
02-13-2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jobrien
I just learned... If you want or can wait until the Fall, the TSX Si is supposed to be coming out for considerably less (but with less "luxury" too). I'd be curious about it as well.
02-13-2006, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 6SpeedTA95
I am waiting till the fall...
TSX SI? Why have I not heard about this through all the normal channels? The Civic SI is coming out but I dont want a civic.
TSX SI? Why have I not heard about this through all the normal channels? The Civic SI is coming out but I dont want a civic.
Anyway...
Yes, an "Si." I'm trying to confirm if this is the "A-spec." I'll keep you posted.
Any yes, you were right about the weights too. I didn't realize the IS and the TSX were SO close in weight. For whatever reason, I had it in my mind that the TSX was at least a little lighter... I definitely dig the IS300.
02-13-2006, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jobrien
Keep your pants on... I'm trying to confirm. It may just be the A-spec rebadged...
I hope it's not the dealer. Either way, it's not getting the 2.3 turbo as of now 
Edit: it makes no sense for Honda to put 'Si' on anything other than a Civic, nor does it make any sense for a luxury marque to sell a 'stripped down' version of a luxury car.
02-13-2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Edit: it makes no sense for Honda to put 'Si' on anything other than a Civic, nor does it make any sense for a luxury marque to sell a 'stripped down' version of a luxury car.
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Running a search in Google on "Acura TSX Si" returns this:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107881
I'm still waiting to see if this other guy can confirm what he's telling me.
And no, the A-spec really doesn't have any performance upgrades other than a new higher flowing dual-outlet exhaust.
And I can see that if they wanted to play up the racing successes (which the TSX is definitely having), that they might want to try and offer a stripped down version. Though I might add that "stripped down luxury" is an oxymoron I should think.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107881
I'm still waiting to see if this other guy can confirm what he's telling me.
And no, the A-spec really doesn't have any performance upgrades other than a new higher flowing dual-outlet exhaust.
And I can see that if they wanted to play up the racing successes (which the TSX is definitely having), that they might want to try and offer a stripped down version. Though I might add that "stripped down luxury" is an oxymoron I should think.
02-13-2006, 09:26 AM
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A-SPEC is weak. Acura said 2 years ago they would expand the lineup by offering real performance upgrades instead of body kits and suspensions only...nothing so far.
02-13-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SP00NFed
TSX ftw, i hope they give you a good deal on it. what colors do you have in mind?
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It was/is NOT a TSX Si after all. The guy was just saying, as an option, that there is will be a Civic Si 4-dr sedan coming in the fall.
http://automobiles.honda.com/civic_si_sedan/index.aspx
I can't imagine this one being any better than the coupe. I didn't like it.
So, we're back to where we were in the conversation.
I dig both the IS and the TSX; but I'm hearing that neither would be an ideal choice for AutoX. <argh....>
I'm realy liking the dark (graphite) gray or whatever they are calling it.
http://automobiles.honda.com/civic_si_sedan/index.aspx
I can't imagine this one being any better than the coupe. I didn't like it.
So, we're back to where we were in the conversation.
I dig both the IS and the TSX; but I'm hearing that neither would be an ideal choice for AutoX. <argh....>
I'm realy liking the dark (graphite) gray or whatever they are calling it.